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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 7, 2016

VOL. 258 NO. 26 November 07, 2016

Programs

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ESA Studying ExoMars Lander Crash Scenarios

Nov 04, 2016
The European Space Agency is investigating the crash of its Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing module on Mars on Oct. 19.
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Leonardo Flies First Fully Upgraded Merlin Mk. 4

Nov 04, 2016
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has performed the first flight of an upgraded and navalized Merlin Mk. 4 for Britain’s Royal Navy.
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Long March 5 Flies, Demonstrates New Hydrogen Engines

Nov 04, 2016
Long March 5, the critical launcher for China’s space program over the coming decade, flew for the first time on Nov. 3, demonstrating the country’s advances in hydrogen-fueled propulsion.
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Report: Wfirst May Jeopardize Other Astronomy Efforts

Nov 04, 2016
Although there is enthusiasm about anticipated advances in astronomy and astrophysics promised by NASA’s Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, cost and schedule concerns could jeopardize funding for mid- and smaller-scale initiatives.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Nov 07, 2016
NOAA’s next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-R, postponed planned Nov. 16 launch from Cape Canaveral, FL, to Nov. 19 due to an issue with UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE’s Atlas V launcher. BOEING has $478.8m U.S. Air Force contract for F-15 Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) engineering and manufacturing development.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Commerce Organizes Defense Trade Mission to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

Nov 07, 2016
The U.S. Commerce Department is organizing a defense and security industry trade mission to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, with at least 17 small and midsized companies joining the junket

Technology

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JAXA’s Fquroh Demos Quieter Flaps

Nov 03, 2016
An initial flight demonstration of airframe noise reduction technology developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has shown lower sound levels from modified aircraft flaps.
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NASA’s NEAT Begins Hybrid Electric Testing

Nov 03, 2016
A NASA facility designed to allow full-scale ground testing of multi-megawatt hybrid electric powertrains for future single-aisle aircraft has begun initial small-scale tests at Plum Brook Station in Ohio.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Nov 07, 2016
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)